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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.44, 18,804.32 and 8,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.44, 18,804.32 and 8,099.44 is: 12,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.44 : 18,804.32 = 8,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.44/18,804.32 = 8,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.44x = 18,804.32 × 8,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.44x = 152,304,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,304,461.58/12,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.19

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